Celebrating Tomie dePaola Tomie dePaola was a beloved Holiday House author and artist for nearly fifty years. Tomie’s books include folktale retellings and original stories, informative and historical nonfiction, and books with religious themes. All of them contain his unique sense of color and design, and all of them celebrate the joy he found in the world around us. Tomie dePaola's The Cloud Book "a great success."—School Library Journal Tomie dePaola's The Quicksand Book "A rare matching of humor and information."—Booklist, Starred Review Tomie dePaola's The Popcorn Book "Readers familiar with this book will delight in a fresher-looking version"—Kirkus Reviews Look and Be Grateful "Thank you, Tomie."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review Tomie dePaola (1954 - 2020) was the beloved Caldecott Honor- and Newbery Honor-winning author and/or illustrator of over two hundred books, including Strega Nona, Quiet, and The Coud Book. Born in Connecticut, he grew up knowing from an early age that he wanted to write and illustrate stories. Tomie received numerous awards and honors, including the Children's Literature Legacy Award (previously called the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award) from the American Library Association for his "substantial and lasting contribution to literature for children," the Smithson Medal from the Smithsonian Institution, the Regina Medal from the Catholic Library Association, and the Kerlan Award from the University of Minnesota for his "singular attainment in children’s literature." He was nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen Award in illustration and received the New Hampshire’s Governor’s Arts Award of Living Treasure.
✔ Author(s): Tomie dePaola
✔ Title: Tomie dePaola's The Popcorn Book (40th Anniversary Edition)
✔ Rating : 4.7 out of 5 base on (354 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 0823440605
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Tomie dePaola's The Popcorn Book by Tomie dePaola
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Discover the poignant story of a family navigating life's ups and downs in this moving novel. The author's empathetic writing and well-drawn characters create a deeply emotional experience. Each chapter explores themes of love, loss, and resilience with sensitivity. The plot's twists and turns keep you engaged throughout. It's a heartwarming and thought-provoking read. Perfect for readers who enjoy stories about family dynamics.
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